Stop Making Sense (1984)

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.

Key facts

Released:
1984-10-19
Runtime:
88 min
Genres:
Documentary, Music
Director:
Jonathan Demme
Top cast:
David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Ednah Holt, Lynn Mabry
Original language:
EN
TMDB rating:
8.3/10 from 366 votes
Bynge Score:
8.1/10

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